Piazza Mercurio, Massa

Name: Piazza Mercurio
Address: Piazza Mercurio 15/16, Massa, Italy

#10 among attractions in Massa

Historic walking areas, Square

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Facts and practical information

Mercury Square is one of the historic squares of Massa.

The square takes its name from the statue of the god Mercury above the fountain in the center of the square.

There are numerous historic buildings that overlook the square such as the ancient church of St. John Decollate and the beautiful town hall also known as the Bourdillon Palace after the name of the noble family that owned it in ancient times, which is currently used as the town library.

Mercury Square has been and continues to be a very lively and busy place, in fact still on Tuesday mornings the city market takes place.

Coordinates: 44°2'8"N, 10°8'36"E

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Piazza Mercurio 15/16Massa Italy

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Piazza Mercurio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malaspina Castle, Massa Cathedral, National Esperanto Library and Archive, Teatro Comunale "Pier Alessandro Guglielmi".

~1480 ftSE
History museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Malaspina Castle, Massa
8 min walk • The Malaspina Castle is located in Massa, Italy. It crowns the top of a rocky hill and dominates the wide underlying plain and part of the Tyrrhenian coast. From the 17th century the main purpose of the castle was military and it served as a prison until 1946. The castle was subsequently restored and reopened to the public.
~910 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Massa Cathedral, Massa
5 min walk • Massa Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Massa, Tuscany, central Italy. It is dedicated to Saints Peter and Francis. Formerly a conventual church, it was declared the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Massa Carrara at its creation in 1822, and is now the seat of the bishop of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli.
~1530 ftNW
Library
National Esperanto Library and Archive, Massa
8 min walk • The Esperanto National Library and Archive is the biggest Esperanto library in Italy; it is located in Massa, in northern Tuscany.
~590 ftW
44°2'9"N • 10°8'28"E
Teatro Comunale "Pier Alessandro Guglielmi", Massa
3 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1160 ftNW
Church
St. Sebastian Church, Massa
6 min walk • The Church of St. Sebastian is a sacred building located between largo Matteotti, 3 / via Europa / via S. Sebastiano in Massa.
~540 ftNW
Square
Piazza Aranci, Massa
3 min walk • Piazza Aranci is the main square of Massa, capital of the province of the same name in Tuscany.
~1370 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Santuario Nostra Signora della Misericordia, Massa
7 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Mercy is a Catholic house of worship located on Viale Eugenio Chiesa in Massa, Tuscany.
~300 ftNW
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Palazzo Ducale, Massa
2 min walk • The Ducal Palace is located in Massa in Aranci Square. It was also called the Red Palace and, today, also of the Prefecture.
~1000 ftE
Historical place
Villa Massoni, Massa
5 min walk • The Villa di Volpigliano, or Villa della Rocca, later known as Villa Massoni, is located on Via Rocca in Massa, just outside the Alberici walls. The original nucleus, much smaller than the present one, was built in the second half of the 16th...
~110 ftS
Church
Chiesa di San Giovanni Decollato, Massa
1 min walk • The church of San Giovanni decollato is a Catholic house of worship located in Piazza Mercurio in Massa, Tuscany.
~100 ftW
44°2'8"N • 10°8'34"E
Biblioteca Civica "Stefano Giampaoli", Massa
1 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza Mercurio?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca Civica "Stefano Giampaoli", Massa (1 min walk), Chiesa di San Giovanni Decollato, Massa (1 min walk), Palazzo Ducale, Massa (2 min walk), Piazza Aranci, Massa (3 min walk).

How to get to Piazza Mercurio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza Mercurio:

Bus

Stazione FS Massa • Lines: L61 (23 min walk)

Train

Massa Centro (23 min walk)